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What dose of hcg would you recommend when starting TRT?
AlphaMD's Answer
The dose would depend on the purpose & a bit on financial reach.
If you're going to be taking HCG for active fertility (trying to have a baby *right now* or in the next 6 months), you would almost always want to shoot for 1500 units weekly to give you the best chance.
If you're looking to have general maintenance then 500-1000 units a week is a good place to be.
However HCG is more expensive than ever since over of the major producers in the USA dropped production late 2023, so many men elect for 500 units a week or 1000 units a week with a few weeks break between use just to save money.
There are cases & current patients who want more or less than that & it's ideal to meet the goal of the patient & take their finances into account.
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